How sweet and real that Jim was feeling guilty about celebrating his wins without his beloved wife.

I'm sure that's something that has widows and widowers struggling in real life. Here's Jim who was married for a long time and was supported by his wife. He's accepting an award for a lifetime of achievements and most of those achievements his wife was at his side.

They traveled those roads together, so of course, he's going to feel weird about Phyllis as his date to support him now.

It might be time for Avery to get his own place. Close by, but move out. Visit often! But move out.

It's a great thing having concern for your mother and caring about her well-being. It's terrific they're in the same profession and have a lot in common to talk about. It's quite another for Avery to parent his parent.

Don't do that. Murphy's a big girl, and she's traveled around the block and the world. I can see Avery easily over-stepping with Murphy and have her put him in his place.

What do you think Murphy Brown fanatics? Am I too hard on Avery? Were you happy to get a break from politics? How do you feel about Murphy dating Judge Tate?

Hit the comments and tell us what you think.

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